With all the new technologies out, many of the people who come to the Farm Progress Show come to see the field demonstrations.
Ag in America Tour
The next generation is going to be our future farmers. It is important to educate the next generation and show them the importance of agriculture. Ag in America Tour is doing just that!
Final Day Underway
It’s a beautiful morning here on the final day of the Farm Progress Show.
ADM’s Future
ADM is a large provider for farm commodities. They have a nice tent set up with a lot of employee around to talk to.
Thoughts of Day 2
Today started off rough…I woke up an hour late. I was not a happy camper to say the least! I wanted to leave my hotel room at 6:10a and I woke up at 6:10a. From then on, the day started to get better.
Mom and I
Today, my mother was able to attend the Farm Progress Show and she got to see a little bit of the blogging process I do everyday.
Corn Combustion
Corn has many uses, as well all know but a new up and growing industry is the corn burning stoves. My grandparents have one, and I know of a few others and they are very economical, energy sufficient, and effective.
John Deere Walk Through
I finally had a chance to walk around a little today. One of the first exhibits I wandered through was John Deere.
Photo Contest and Rural Development
Our USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development, Thomas Dorr was on hand here at the Farm Progress Show.
Ag Secretary Visits Farm Progress Show
Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns toured the Farm Progress Show today.
Afterward he met with the press. He basically summarized the action the administration is taking to help drought-stricken farmers and then talked about renewable energy and energy efficiency funding.